Paris, Je T'aime

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The Plot: 18 directors bring to life their own personal takes on love stories in Paris.

The Pros: There are some truly special shorts in this film and great directors; noteworthy are the Coen Brothers, Gus Van Sant, and Alfonso Cuaron. It's a fantastic director's showcase, and a very interesting look at Paris from all angles (even the imaginary).

The Cons: The film takes a short while to really become enjoyable. Some of the early films are not at all up to par with the later ones. Disappointing that it couldn't be entirely well-rounded.

The Bottom Line: Paris, Je T'aime is like Paris itself; it forces you to love it. You will slowly begin to relish the sometimes touching, sometimes saddening shorts. All in all, it's a lovely film. It takes some time to start up but, once it does, Paris Je T'aime takes the viewer on a wonderful ride. It's also an awesome (and I mean AWESOME) date movie.

The Score: 8.5 / 10